Collaboration with the Institut Supérieur du Commerce de Paris (ISC Paris), France and University of Applied Science, Utrecht, The Netherlands [awarded by UCC].

The MSc in Innovation in European Business is a full-time programme running for 15 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

The programme takes place at the three partner institutions and in a placement organisation over 15 months.

Students take 90credits as follows:

Part I, September to December - Cork session (20 credits)
IS6030 Innovation Opportunity Recognition and Assessment (5 credits)
IS6031 Open Innovation and the Enabling Role of IT (5 credits)
IS6032 Venture Capital and Private Equity - Evaluating Early Stage Investments (5 credits)
IS6033 Leading Edge Seminar on Innovating in Europe - Focus on Ireland (5 credits)

Part II, January to March - Paris session (20 credits)
IS6034 Innovation and Strategy (5 credits)
IS6035 Managing Innovation (5 credits)
IS6036 The Product Life Cycle (5 credits)
IS6037 Leading Edge Seminar in Innovation in European Business (5 credits)

Part III, April to September - Placement Period (10 credits)
IS6038 Placement Report (10 credits)

Part IV, October to December - Utrecht session (20 credits + Dissertation (20 credits))
IS6039 Innovation in Services (5 credits)
IS6040 Social Innovation (5 credits)
IS6041 Implementing Innovation and Managing Change (5 credits)
IS6042 Leading Edge Seminar on Innovating in Europe - Focus on the Netherlands and Northern Europe (5 credits)
IS6043 Dissertation in Innovation in European Business (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2021/2022 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation in European Business exit award (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Students who successfully complete 60 credits may opt to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation in European Business. Students may graduate with one award only, the highest level at which they elect to terminate their involvement in the programme.

Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation in European Business exit award (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Students who successfully complete 30 credits may opt to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation in European Business. Students may graduate with one award only, the highest level at which they elect to terminate their involvement in the programme.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc in Innovation in European Business (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organizational settings;
• Explore the fine grain of the life cycle of innovation;
• Discuss the drivers of innovation;
• Conduct rigorous research in the domain of innovation.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation in European Business (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organizational settings;
• Explore the fine grain of the life cycle of innovation;
• Discuss the drivers of innovation;
• Conduct rigorous research in the domain of innovation.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation in European Business (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organizational settings;
• Explore the fine grain of the life cycle of innovation;
• Discuss the drivers of innovation.